A major wildfire investment in the province’s 2026 budget could bring new resources to Thompson.
The province has earmarked 75 million dollars toward wildfire response, including funding for additional firefighters and a new fire base in the city.
Deputy Mayor Louis Fitzpatrick says Thompson already plays a key role in wildfire response across the north.
Fitzpatrick explains how the new fire base would fit into that system.
The budget also includes funding for new emergency management staff and upgrades to wildfire tracking and mapping systems, as the province looks to strengthen its response ahead of future fire seasons.
